Greek Official Dismisses Concerns
About the Effects of Kosovo Crisis

ATHENS, Greece -- The Greek economy has shown resilience during the Kosovo crisis and will not be affected, regardless of how long the conflict lasts, Finance Minister Yannos Papantoniou said.

"We are concerned about the crisis, but it will have no substantial impact on the economy," Mr. Papantoniou told reporters after a government meeting led by Prime Minister Costas Simitis. "Greece is moving fast toward the European...